Giant stumptail stingray
📖 Overview
Giant stumptail stingray (Dasyatis gigantea), first described by Lindberg, 1930 is a fish in the family Dasyatidae (order Myliobatiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Giant stumptail stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant stumptail stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Basargin Cape, Peter the Great Bay and off Askold Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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